Events

September 25 - 27 2018

Kripafoundation Iyengar Yoga: The Original Teaching Of Guruji with Fr. Joe Pereira

Event Location:

Kelowna Yoga House

September 25-26-27 - 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Father Joe Pereira has been a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar since 1968. He is a renowned Sr. Iyengar yoga teacher as well as a Diocesan priest belonging to the Archdiocese of Bombay. He has worked very closely with
Mother Teresa as well. Inspired by both Mother Teresa and B.K.S. Iyengar, Father Joe combined these two passions and developed the Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga, established in 1981, a recovery program for the chemically dependent which has grown exponentially over the years. Father Joe holds several degrees; he has been recognized by the government of India for his distinguished contributions and service in his field, and has received numerous awards including the International Yoga Journal Karamyogi of the Year Award in 2003.
Father Joe's workshops are based on the Iyengar yoga traditions of meditation, pranayama and alignment.
He uses his asana sequences with the integration of the twelve step program to bring awareness and light to his students.
Inspirational in nature, his workshops are challenging and draw students to look deeply within their yoga practice.

Format:

Single workshop: September 25 (only) - $60 for KYH members; $75 for non members
Two evening workshop Sept 26 and 27: $120 for KYH members; $135 for non members
All 3 evenings: $160 for KYH members; $175 for non members. Prices are + GST

Prerequisite:

Preference given to students with at least one year of Iyengar yoga experience who register online by August 15.
Then registration is open to students with experience in alignment-based Hatha Yoga asana & pranayama practises."